JD Vance blames Iran war for midterm losses as Trump defends US campaign

Republicans prepare for a House leadership contest as Democrats outline priorities and investors reassess the policy outlook. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 -Vice President JD Vance has attributed Republican losses in the US midterm elections to the Iran war, while President Donald Trump acknowledged its political cost but defended the…

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France Turns To Student Talks After Fresh Protests And Mass Arrests

Lower official turnout brings no end to the pressure as education demands and further protest calls confront the government By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH Oct 26 – Morning in France French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces talks with school and university student organisations on Monday after another nationwide protest day brought mass arrests, renewed…

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France Faces Fresh Protests As March Bans Draw Scrutiny

A Paris route reversal and legal challenges put the government’s public order response under scrutiny By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH 24 October 2026 – Morning in France France prepared for renewed demonstrations on Saturday, 24 October, with Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announcing a nationwide deployment of about 70,000 police officers and gendarmes, while restrictions…

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